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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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apex seals?

i was jus wonderin were is a good place to order sum apex seals from?
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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local mazda dealership parts department
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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how much do they usually go for? and is there like a write up on how to change them?
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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mazdatrix also sells seals.......
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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there will be write ups...search for "rebuild writeup"

or purchase the DIY-13B video......

or visit Atkins Rotary.....
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by j3ff
how much do they usually go for? and is there like a write up on how to change them?
You mean an engine rebuild?

I have a topic in the Archives that covers the assembly of the engine in my 2nd gen. It does not cover the disassembly and preparation work though.

The seals themselves are available at Mazda or any of the vendors. If you are unsure of aftermarket seals, get the factory seals.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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you may want to consider having a place like rotary resurection do it for you, its not a simple job.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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buy some coolant seals too
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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how much do they usually go for? and is there like a write up on how to change them?
I've never bought them, dont know what they go for. i THINK around $200 for the set? They are not the type of thing you can just replace by themselves. You will have to pull the engine, completely dissasemble it and rebuild it and replace every engine seal. Bad apex seals = blown engine. Your best bet is to find someone close to rebuild it or send it off to be rebuilt (looking at around 1000-2500).
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by classicauto
mazdatrix also sells seals.......
but mazdatrix is like $10 per seal more expensive than everyone else.

malloy mazda is a good one.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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I've never bought them, dont know what they go for. i THINK around $200 for the set?

depending on where you shop, usually ~$52-66 each
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